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MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why is it called the “Super Bowl”?

It wasn’t always called the Super Bowl. At first they tried out difference names like “The Big One” and “The Pro Bowl” then the league ultimately decided on the “AFL-NFL World Championship Game”.

Then the owner of the Kansas City Chiefs, Lamar Hunt, came up with the name “Super Bowl”, after seeing his kids play with a Super Ball.

Fans and the media instantly loved the new name but the NFL Commissioner at the time hated it.

It took until Super Bowl 3 in 1969 to officially change the name of the game to Super Bowl.

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Torty The Box Turtle Picks This Sunday’s Winning Team…

Who will win this years Super Bowl? We have Torty the box turtle in studio, and she is going to predict the winner! Find out who Torty picks!

Things to Know: February 11th

CT’s most romantic restaurants of 2022, according to Connecticut Magazine CT Post

Panera plans mid-April opening at Shelton’s Fountain Square CT Post

25 things to do this weekend in Connecticut, Feb. 11-13 CT Post

Lottery opens for cannabis micro-cultivator licenses in CT CT Post

Trumbull agriscience students foster second grade’s plants CT Post

Connecticut speedskater Kristen Santos fourth in 1,000 meter final at Beijing Olympics CT Post

Avelo Airlines aims to add Tweed airport planes, destinations, officials say NH Register

Greater New Haven St. Patrick’s Day Parade being held next month wtnh

New Haven flower shop ready for Valentine’s Day despite inflation wtnh

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SHOOTING STARS COUNTDOWN FEBRUARY 10TH: KATY PERRY AND ALESSO TRY TO CLIMB TO NUMBER 1

These are the top 5 biggest songs in Connecticut this week, voted by you! Listen to the Shooting Stars Countdown every weeknight at 8pm.

5 Justin Bieber Ghost

4 GAYLE – abcdefu

3 The Chainsmokers – High

2 Charlie Puth – Light Switch

1 Alesso & Katy Perry – When I’m Gone

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I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT! 45% of people said they think you should wait until age 25 to do this?

All this week I have $100 Adam Broderick Salon & Spa Gift Cards for you to win.

Play every day at 4pm for a new trivia question. Get the answer first, you win.

Here was today’s if you missed it…

Q: 45% of people said they think you should wait until age 25 to do this?

A: Get a credit card

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TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: Guys who have attended every Super Bowl plan to continue tradition this weekend

I love a great tradition amongst friends. You might remember these guys from a Super Bowl ad that ran during the game back in 2010. They were known as the “Never Miss a Super Bowl Club” in the ad.

They have been to every Super Bowl since 1967. Never missed one, ever. And they plan to attend this year’s game on Sunday in Los Angeles to keep the tradition alive.

There are three surviving members from their original crew and they’re all in their 80s now. This Sunday could be the last year they all go together since one of the guys is 85 and says he probably won’t go next year. They hope at least one of them will attend until 2026 which would be Super Bowl 60 and tie a nice bow on their streak.

Good luck fellas!

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Bagels With Butter AND Cream Cheese!?

We haven’t heard of anyone putting butter on their bagel with cream cheese until recently, so we want to see what all the fuss is about! Is it as good as people have made it out to be? We’ll be the judge!

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MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Who came up with the idea for the Polaroid camera?

Polaroid cameras were all the rage for decades. Get the photo immediately after you snap it? What a concept! Of course now with the invention of smartphones and digital cameras the entire photo world has be turned upside down.

But who first thought of the idea to invent the Polaroid camera and why?

A man named Edwin Land was inspired to create the Polaroid camera back in 1943. At the time his three-year-old daughter would always complain about how long she would have to wait to see a photo after taking it. Instead of hearing her say “I don’t want to wait” every time she took a photo, he invented the Polaroid camera concept. Which even now has kind of a retro popularity among young kids.

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The “Right Way” To Eat Chocolate From The Box

Is there a right way to eat a box of chocolate? Turns out there is and professional confectioner Carly Schildhaus shares it with Anna and Raven!

Things to Know: February 10th

Yale’s Nathan Chen wins Olympic gold medal in Men’s Figure Skating CT Post

5 indoor CT greenhouses for a taste of summer in the cold of winter CT Post

Connecticut could hit 50 degrees before possible Super Bowl Sunday snow, weather service says CT Post

Meet the Connecticut dogs competing in the Puppy Bowl CT Post

New Weightlifting Gym, Arsen’s, to open in Stratford next month CT Post

25 things to do this weekend in Connecticut, Feb. 11-13 CT Post

Via in New Haven aims to draw young crowd with Italian street food, cocktails and neon signs CT Post

Where to watch the 2022 Oscars Best Picture Nominees in CT theaters (and streaming) CT Post

West Hartford student to appear in Jeopardy’s National College Championship CT Post

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